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IJMDC. 2025; 9(10): 2387-2393 Family planning and childbearing decisions among female physicians in Saudi ArabiaAmenah Alghamdi, Elaf Mohammed Ali Abu-aba, Majda Tariq Al-Ghalib, Lina Sami Hussain Saber, Amirah Mesfer Al-otaibi, Refal Nabet Al-zahrani, Layan Baagil, Reema Idrees, Shaden Benmohi, Raghad Alghamdi. Abstract |  Download PDF | |  Post | Objective:
This study aimed to investigate the fertility trends among female physicians in Saudi Arabia and examines their unique challenges concerning family planning and career development.
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A cross-sectional study was conducted using an electronic self-administered questionnaire distributed to female physicians aged 24 years and above, currently practicing in Saudi Arabia. The survey explored demographics, fertility trends, and factors influencing childbearing decisions.
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Among 208 participants, 49.5% were married, and 78.6% of those had children. The majority of married participants used contraceptive methods (62.4%). Physicians who completed their training had significantly higher odds of having children than those still in training (OR=22.3; 95% CI 4.8-103; p
Key words: Female physicians, family planning, career development, medical training, Saudi Arabia
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